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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
2
In a Washington eatery tourists note a daily gap between register receipts and cash in the drawer. A young morning-only clerk admitted to ringing up the amount of money given, not the purchase, leaving the drawer with the correct total but the register tally off by the exact change.
A Washington report notes that presidents often designate a cabinet member to sit in Washington when away. This year none have remained in the capital, leaving an assistant secretary as the on duty official for weeks. Still, the president and cabinet kept in close contact with Washington representatives, avoiding any need to appoint someone to hold down the lid.
A Supreme Court exchange between Justice Brewer and a claimant's lawyer over a homestead damage case reveals a light moment as Justice Harlan and others share a laugh. The article notes Justice Harlan will turn 75 next June and mentions his interests in golf and tobacco.
The nation’s capital houses the largest anthropological collection in the world with four to five thousand skulls and skeletons, along with two hundred brains preserved in jars for comparison with animal specimens.
Government kite experiments at Mount Weather Virginia show instruments on box kites reaching 31 500 feet to record pressure humidity temperature and wind. The project aims for better long range forecasts by mapping upper air layers and their effects on storms and climate.
Captain Jacob schemes to woo Widow Aiken with a costly dress bought for a marriage proposal. The plan backfires as rival Douglass exposes the ruse and the widow plans to marry him, while Jacob and mate Tomkins scramble over the two pounds. The farce ends with Jacob defeated and worn down.
In a candid exchange the practical politician denies starting foreign wars and denounces international marriages. He argues such issues won’t bring a new courthouse to Plunkville, framing them as distractions from local progress.
A short motivational note urges readers to rely on pluck and smart advertising rather than luck. It encourages proactive effort and practical tactics to achieve success. The piece emphasizes planning, resourcefulness, and visible outreach to improve outcomes.
Amid backstage quips the star yells that the stage is set for act three at 8 15, prompting the manager to shift the order and perform the third act first, joking about who will notice the switch.
Rumors claim Vassar's star pitcher is dealing with health issues and potential decline in form ahead of the next season. No official confirmation given, but chatter suggests setbacks may affect team strength.
A local quip praises Mr. Burbank for flower work but questions his value to a buyer as violets stay priced high. The exchange hints at public opinion evaluating practical gains from horticultural efforts.
In a flirtatious exchange the line Good plan echoes as theaters close and the pair discuss picking their own flowers in a spring mood. The banter rides on seasonal change and flirtatious wit.
A note on varied horse footwear from Iceland using sheep horn shodges to Sudan camelskin socks. It mentions a German invention a paper horseshoe treated with oil turpentine to make a durable moisture proof shoe glued to the hoof.
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